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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,995.04, 752,771.52 and 235,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,995.04, 752,771.52 and 235,831.20 is: 353,642.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,995.04 : 752,771.52 = 235,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,995.04/752,771.52 = 235,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,995.04x = 752,771.52 × 235,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,995.04x = 177,527,010,887.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,527,010,887.42/501,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,642.96

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